Echoes from the Capital Ger Brisbane Letter
The piece discusses civil service salary increases for government officials including Deputy Commissioner for Railways Pagan Chief Engineer Bell and Under Secretary Fowles, with debate expected in Parliament. It notes promotions prospects for figures like Charlie Chuter and concerns over promotion rules under the Public Service Act. It also covers government calls for fresh capital and anticipated tax and duty revenues amid financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowrver
Downt
Pagan
Railways
Pagen
Bell
Pertens
W. L. Fowles
Treasury
Liftle
Brady
Grady
Fowles
Sideton
Tree Army
Ryder
Vader
Public Service
Chater
Gell
Public Service Act
Queene Iena
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Bring Relief for Facial Suffering
A reader reports suffering and redness on the face improved within a month using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After daily washing with hot water and nightly application, all pimples disappeared, with significant relief and praise for the products. Address provided for free samples in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telelie
Wade
Adores Tours & Co
Sydney
Tax Burden Feared By Workers Under Current Policy
The article argues taxes burden working class earners while higher earners escape income tax. It critiques government policy on housing for workers and the push toward charity spending totaling around £1,007,000. It laments the “submerged tent” of state finances and notes thrifty taxpayers fund benevolence priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Mackay Notes on Frost, Cane Crop and Mill Breakdowns
Frost affected cane in Pinnacle Plains Garget and Hatton districts with 1880s tone. Railway trucks moved cane to factories as a Racecourse Mill shaft broke leaving the mill idle for a fortnight. Cane was returned to Palme mill for treatment while management arranged cross mill processing and engineers worked day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinnacle Plains
Garget
Hatton
Racecourse
Palme
Groceries Offer Fresh Fruits at Our Store
This notice promotes fresh fruits and smart shopping. It highlights Strawberries Prunes Passion fruit Fruit salad Apricots Cherries Peaches Mulberries Raspberries and urges customers to place orders to save money and health.
Sugar industry workers and electric light projects discussed
Chronicle notes about cane transport using a horse and cone hoist for July totals, wages and shifts, plus a shift to electric lighting in town. It mentions the Pleystone Mill Company, tramline work, and a rail route survey toward Flat Top anchorage with Harbor Board ceremony as outer harbor works progress continues toward completion in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens Creek
Strorks
Pleystone Mill Company
Pinnacle
Focn Prhich
Yestarniny
Flat Top Anchorage
Harbor Board
Kerperton Shire Council Debt Plan Met With Skepticism
The Northern Herald reports the Kerperton Shire Council seeks a £398 loan to improve roads in No. 2 division, hoping to keep services at a normal level for years. It cites costly water schemes in Herberton and argues high rates devalue property, while critics question trust in the council with public funds. Severe weather and high winds also disrupt work, with one aboriginal man Paddy deceased and two choppers narrowly escaping injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logt
Herberton
Kerperton
Joan
Thoreday
Paddy
Attendance at Atherton rifle range and local incidents
Sunday saw 16 members compete in a trophy shoot amid gusty winds. W Hann scored 37 at each range. A new target complex and mounds near completion within three weeks, while Ka reem reported a serious accident with William Harley sustaining leg injuries from a fallen timber truck. Tom Cook also hospitalised with a broken leg from a junior football accident. The Railway Hotel changed hands with Blayney of Cairns taking over. A Mareeba Herberton Yungaburra Atherton Rigs Clubs outing to Cairns is planned. The Moynihan football trophy was awarded to 1913 premiers Herberton at O'Donnell's Hotel. Youngman, new butter factory manager, is touring the district. Pickering may judge cattle at Show Week if Mr O'Maomra is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Rifle Range
W. Hann
Ge Yunogeburra Club
Fime
Kareem
Willian Harley
Kairi
Knudson
Atherton Hospital
Tom Cook
Kiands
Mien Blayney
Cairns
T. Moynihan
Mareeba
Herberton
Youngman
C. F. Pickering
Atherton
Show Association
O'Maomra
Elson Hotel Ad Offers Beverages and Theatre Adjoins
The Elson Hotel near the post office advertises Bet Wines and spirits on tap with beer for sale. A daily tart is listed with a rate of 4 and 23/8 per week. The Theatrical Hall adjoins the hotel free of charge, under proprietor T. H. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
WeCreckss
T. H. Anderson
Empire Hotel Cairns Reopens Under J H Luhr Proprietor
J H Luhr announces takeover of the Empire Hotel opposite A U S N Wharf Cairns. He pledges civility and attentiveness to patrons. Stock includes wines and spirits, with a large airy redroom and spacious verandahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tratks
Mining accord revival eyed by Austrain Workers Union
North Queensland mining firms and the Austrian Workers Union plan a conference to renew the 1912 agreement ending industrial peace for twelve months. Amended terms target wages hours and general conditions of employment in Northern Queensland.
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North
Queensland
Amalgamated Workers
A.W. A
Austrian Workers Union
Mining Companion
Ivy
Queens Neven
Prince Alfred
Combine Vestal
Girofa
William Cilford
Brisbane
Wan Killer
Rachel
Clifford
Amal Depis
Mt. Geurmet
Tursday
Phoebe Johnston
Louis Fraocm Baque
Ida Francesa Pearce
Horaca
Hannam
McDonnell, Harris, Hannam, Cairn
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Burns, Philp & Company, Limited
Tom and ‘‘Herald
Ndon &T
Chitwall, Gesonz, Wie
Mackay
Post” and “ Herald
Fuseell
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman
Cairna
Post
Herald
Red
Northern Herald
the “Post and“ Herald
Elson Hotel
Aplin Lake Street
Calver
Empire Hotel
A.U.S.N
J. H. Luhr
Ghillagos
Garnet
Jon
Jfub
Dinibulah
Freeth Rare Metals Company
Wolfram
Paris
Hig
Mo Magoniot
Ghout
Samantha
Ays
Janes
Renee
Orig
Blackwells Ltd
Focal Club Beret & Pennant
Templeton
W Kogler
Kogler
Rogter
East Lonne
St. Nicholas Dramatic Club
School of Arte
Hey
Frither Dempsey
Miex
Geddes
Miss Mo McCarthy
Corelia
Gerry Webb
Little Willie
T. Clifford
Richard Hare
S. Kirby
Lord Mount Severn
Intl
Ereriit
Mins
A. Geddy
Sandy Isabel
Mr. Gedes
Noes
Heenaive
Laan
Barry & Roberts Department
Plenes
A. J. Green
Permanest
Ardott-Street
Ilocal
Keyptok Lon
Aegis- Optica
The
Ingisinte ‘A
Sig
Menber Show
Selson
Pansy Hotel
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